Part 3

向小辈展示新东西

2. Is it possible for a person to achieve something without motivation?

答案:

Achieving something without motivation is generally quite challenging, as motivation serves as a driving force behind our actions and aspirations. Without it, individuals often lack the determination or commitment necessary to pursue goals effectively.

That said, certain external factors can sometimes lead to achievements despite a lack of intrinsic motivation. For instance, social pressure, obligations, or the desire to meet expectations from family or peers may push someone to accomplish tasks they are not internally motivated to complete. However, such achievements may not yield the same sense of fulfillment or personal satisfaction as those driven by genuine motivation.

Moreover, it’s essential to recognize that motivation can fluctuate over time; what may start as an unmotivated effort could evolve into a more passionate engagement as one experiences progress or support. Thus, while it is technically feasible to achieve something without motivation, the journey and the outcomes are likely to differ significantly from those fueled by a strong desire to succeed.


助记: challenging, driving force, determination, commitment, external factors, social pressure, obligations, expectations, fulfillment, genuine motivation, fluctuating motivation, passionate engagement


翻译:

在没有动力的情况下取得成就通常是相当具有挑战性的,因为动力是我们行动和抱负背后的驱动力。没有它,个人往往缺乏有效追求目标所需的决心承诺

尽管如此,某些外部因素有时可能导致尽管缺乏内在动机仍能取得成就。例如,社会压力、义务或满足家庭或同龄人期望的愿望可能促使某人完成他们并不真正有动力去完成的任务。然而,这样的成就可能不会带来与真正动机驱动的成就相同的满足感或个人成就感。

此外,重要的是要认识到动机可能会随着时间的推移而波动;最初可能是没有动力的努力,随着一个人经历进展或支持,可能会发展成更有热情的参与。因此,虽然在没有动力的情况下取得某种成就在技术上是可行的,但这一过程及其结果可能与由强烈成功愿望驱动的情况大相径庭。


笔记:

  1. driving force (/ˈdraɪ.vɪŋ fɔːrs/) - a motivating factor that propels action, 驱动力
  2. determination (/dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/) - firmness of purpose, 决心
  3. external factors (/ɪkˈstɜrnəl ˈfæktərz/) - influences originating outside an individual, 外部因素
  4. fulfillment (/fʊlˈfɪlmənt/) - a feeling of satisfaction or achievement, 满足感
  5. fluctuating motivation (/ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪ.tɪŋ ˌmoʊ.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/) - changing levels of motivation over time, 动机波动